54 37 225 Removing and installing/replacing right Convertible top compartment lid hydraulic cylinder
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See 5147161 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM or 5147151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL on left or right.
- See REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM of Convertible top and Convertible top compartment lid
CAUTION:
Hydraulic fluid may emerge from the disconnected lines and the open connections on the hydraulic cylinder.
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).
Protect components and work area with suitable materials (e.g. cloths).
IMPORTANT:
Convertible top compartment lid tilts closed when system is depressurized and must be supported with suitable apparatus.
NOTE:
Hydraulic system must be at zero pressure.
Open screw on hydraulic unit 1.5 turns.
Open screw on hydraulic unit 1.5 turns.
- Unlock retaining lug
- Twist bearing pin downwards
Remove bearing pin (1).
Remove retaining clip (1) with a screwdriver.
Drive out pin (2) at side.
Feed out hydraulic cylinder (1).
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Right side only:
Unlock plug connection (3) for Hall sensor and disconnect.
Replacement only:
IMPORTANT:
Protect joints (lines and cylinder) against dripping fluid, e.g. with a cleaning cloth.
Detach cable tie.
Installation:
Replace faulty cable ties.
Slide open retaining rings (1) with screwdriver.
Detach hydraulic lines (2).
Installation:
- Carry out operational check.
- Check FLUID LEVEL .